Cipanec 50mg/300mg/300mg Tablet

Short Description

Cipanec 50mg/300mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of antiretroviral medicines used to treat HIV infection and manage AIDS.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cipanec 50mg/300mg/300mg Tablet restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine can be taken with or without food. Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as it can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine are headaches, nasal congestion, diarrhea, nausea, weakness and tiredness, cough, and rash. These side effects are generally temporary, but if they persist or become serious, inform your doctor. This medicine can also make you feel lazy or weak, so it is advised to avoid driving. Drinking plenty of fluid can help you to cope up with the side effects, so stay hydrated. Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to check your blood counts, kidney and liver functions, and other health conditions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods in order to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cipanec 50mg/300mg/300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headaches Nasal congestion Diarrhea Nausea Weakness and tiredness Cough Rash

Breastfeeding Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant.

Cipanec 50mg/300mg/300mg Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It works by preventing the action of the reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for the production of HIV.

Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Inform your doctor if you have a history of hepatitis B infection. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It may cause a decrease in your calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor calcium and Vitamin D levels regularly and prescribe supplements if needed. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.